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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, Texas · Public community college
Address: 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251 · Phone: (210) 486-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwest Vista College is a public trade and career school in San Antonio, TX offering pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The statewide average completion rate is 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, though this campus's rate isn't reported; median graduate debt is $9,400 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,490.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northwest Vista College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | $17,717 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northwest Vista College is a public college located in San Antonio, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Within its trade and career training offerings, the school's most notable program area is pharmacy technician programs, with 18 completers reported in the most recent federal data, out of two program offerings in that family.
Federal data shows a statewide average completion rate of 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who borrowed had a median debt of $9,400, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,490. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students with financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in a shorter, focused credential such as pharmacy technician training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Total undergraduate enrollment is 13,993, in a large-city setting. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since not all figures—such as program length and placement details—are captured in this dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest Vista College's most reported trade program area is pharmacy technician programs, with 18 completers and two programs listed in that family. Other program details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Texas state average completion rate is 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $9,400, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are $42,490, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (210) 486-4000 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest Vista College is a public institution, which typically means state-subsidized tuition and nonprofit governance, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420398.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The pharmacy technician program suggests a focused, career-oriented track, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm any credentialing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest Vista College at (210) 486-4000 or through its website at https://alamo.edu/nvc/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering pharmacy technician programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby program comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.